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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.27, 1,086.31 and 455.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.27, 1,086.31 and 455.73 is: 628.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.27 : 1,086.31 = 455.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.27/1,086.31 = 455.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.27x = 1,086.31 × 455.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.27x = 495,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,058.62/787.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.83

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